Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa

South Africa: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor was 89.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
89.1%
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
7th
of 39 countries
All-time high
92.0%
in 2019
All-time low
65.3%
in 2005
Years of data
8
2005–2021

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, 2005–2021

0204060801002005201320212005: 65.32010: 692014: 86.92016: 88.82018: 85.82019: 922020: 912021: 89.1

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

In 2021, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa stood at 89.1%.

That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 29.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa peaked at 92.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 65.3%, in 2005.

South Africa ranks 7th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 65.3%
2010 69.0% +5.5%
2014 86.9% +26.0%
2016 88.8% +2.2%
2018 85.8% -3.4%
2019 92.0% +7.2%
2020 91.0% -1.1%
2021 89.1% -2.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 65.3% 65.3% 65.3% 1
2010s 84.5% 69.0% 92.0% 5
2020s 90.0% 89.1% 91.0% 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 4 Thailand 90.6% compare
  2. 5 El Salvador 89.8% compare
  3. 6 Viet Nam 89.8% compare
  4. 8 Peru 86.8% compare
  5. 9 Romania 82.4% compare
  6. 10 Russian Federation 80.5% compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa?
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa was 89.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 2019.
What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 65.3% in 2005.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor?
South Africa ranks 7th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)